The Association of Army Dentistry
- Promotes morale and esprit de corps
- Recognizes those who serve and have served in Army Dentistry
- Supports recruitment and retention
- Provides dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Fosters appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Career Development & Transition
Whether you are:
- Entering active duty
- Pursuing a military career
- Considering retirement
- Leaving active duty
- Searching for new career opportunities
The AAD offers information and points of contact that may assist you.
Donate
Help the AAD fulfill its mission to:
- Promote morale and esprit de corps
- Recognize those who serve and have served via Army Dentistry
- Support recruitment and retention
- Provide dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Foster appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Become a Member
Membership in the AAD is open to all members of the Army Dental Care Team — past and present — and friends of Army Dentistry including:
- Army Dental Corps and other AMEDD Officers
- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers
- Noncommissioned Officers
- Enlisted Soldiers
- Civilian Employees
- Spouses and Surviving Spouses
- Friends of Army Dentistry
On this Day in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry
502nd and 561st Remain in Theater after Operation Iraqi Freedom Declared Ended
1 May 2003 – Although Operation Iraqi Freedom’s major military operations end 1 May 2003, the 502nd and 561st Medical Companies (Dental Service) remain in theater to provide area dental support during the stabilization phase. Other units rotated in and out of theater in the following months, including the 380th Med Co (DS), a Reserve […]
World War II Dentist Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor
1 May 2002 – President George W. Bush presents the Medal of Honor posthumously to CPT Ben L. Salomon, Dental Corps, for his “extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty” on 7 July 1944 during the campaign to capture the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands during World War II. He is the only Dental […]
44th Med Bde Becomes Operational in Vietnam
1 May 1966 – In response to President Johnson’s troop build-up announcement in 1965 and following activation on 1 January 1966, the 44th Medical Brigade, including its dental units, becomes operational in Vietnam on 1 May 1966, under the command and control of the 1st Logistical Command. Upon arrival, all dental service detachments are assigned […]
1st Division Dentist Arrives in Vietnam
May 1965 – A dentist assigned to the 1st Division, 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate), arrives in Vung Tau.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.
